WMPMI VIRTUAL BREAKFAST MEETING 02.19.2025

WMPMI's Virtual Meeting is a one-PDU event on a topic from the PMI Talent Triangle. 

Agenda:

• Zoom Doors open at 7:45 AM.
• 7:45 AM Host Welcome, Announcements, Speaker Intro
• 8:00-9:00 AM - Presentation
• The Zoom information will be in your registration confirmation email. 

PDU: 1.0 (Ways of Working)

Embracing Neurodiversity: Unlocking Talent and Innovation in the Workplace 

This session highlights the value of neurodiversity in the workplace, exploring how neurodivergent employees bring unique strengths that drive creativity and innovation. Participants will learn practical strategies to foster inclusion, provide accommodations, and enhance team dynamics. By leveraging diverse cognitive styles, organizations can build more equitable and high-performing teams.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand Neurodiversity and Its Impact in the Workplace 
   Gain a foundational understanding of neurodiversity, including common neurodivergent conditions, and explore how embracing diverse cognitive styles can enhance workplace innovation and problem-solving.

1. Foster an Inclusive Environment for Neurodivergent Talent 
   Identify practical strategies for creating an inclusive and supportive workplace that empowers neurodivergent employees, including adjustments in communication, team collaboration, and workplace accommodations.
2. Leverage Neurodiverse Strengths for Organizational Success 
   Learn how to recognize and harness the unique strengths of neurodivergent employees, driving productivity, creativity, and organizational growth while fostering a culture of inclusion and equity.

  About the Speaker: David Good

David Good is a social impact entrepreneur who transformed personal adversity into a global mission to combat social isolation. As founder of International Friend Connection (IFC), he has built a worldwide network of 47 chapters serving 40,000 members, with volunteers organizing over 4,400 free events to help people overcome social anxiety. Currently serving as Chief of Global Affairs for The Octopus Movement think tank, David's work has been recognized with multiple Presidential medals and the Points of Light award. He continues to develop innovative solutions to address social isolation through his program "The Friend Magnet" and aims to connect one million people over the next decade.